Policy briefings In 'Public affairs' ContactPolicyPublic AffairsPublic affairs newsContact Back to 'Research' Public policy insights from academics at the University of Birmingham. Enter Keywords Select Year All Years 2019 2018 2017 2016 Select Month All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December University of Birmingham's Academic Enrichment Programme DescriptionA study of over 600 pupils finds those from less privileged backgrounds who attend the Academic Enrichment Programme are as likely to attend a Russell Group university as those from independent schools.Date:25/07/2019 Everyday lookism and the demands of beauty DescriptionThe demand to be beautiful is increasingly important in today's visual and virtual culture. Conforming to beauty ideals is becoming ever more demanding and defining of women, and increasingly men.Date:19/07/2019 Genetic Diversity in Agriculture DescriptionBriefing from Dr Nigel Maxted on genetic diversity in plants for food security.Date:09/07/2019 The surprising case of police bribery reduction in South Africa DescriptionA new policy briefing from Professor Heather Marquette, which looks into the surprising reduction of bribary rates in South Africa.Date:09/07/2019 Knife crime across police areas DescriptionA new policy briefing from Professor Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay, Professor Anindya Banerjee and Juliana C. Pinto which uses data analysis to explore factors affecting knife crime.Date:14/06/2019 Birmingham Life Sciences Park DescriptionA new Birmingham Life Sciences Park will transform what is currently a derelict site into a leading economic hub for life sciences generating over £180 million GVA and 3,600 jobs over 10 yearsDate:13/06/2019 Pulse oximetry screening DescriptionPulse oximetry screening is a safe, painless and simple test that has been shown to consistently identify babies with life-threatening heart defects before they become seriously unwell.Date:12/06/2019 Closing the Gender Pay Gap DescriptionA new policy briefing from Professor Fiona Carmichael, Dr Marco Ercolani, and Dr Scott Taylor which explores possibilities for closing the gender pay gap.Date:12/06/2019 Displaying 1 to 8 of 19 Previous 1 2 3 Next